


The Spirit of Poverty
Are we all called to a spirit of poverty?

The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor, Blessed be the Lord!
Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on how we must hear the cry of the poor if we are truly to enter into the joy of Christmas, which will soon be here!

Fighting for Marriage – St Teresa of Calcutta’s Wisdom on Prayer
How did Saint Teresa of Calcutta help married couples in India? Find out when Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on her wisdom on prayer.

Come Follow Me
What does it mean to follow Jesus when He says “Come, follow me”? Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalen reflects on Christ’s obedience in this excerpt from the classic Carmelite meditation book “Divine Intimacy”.

Poverty of Heart: On Emperors and Beanie Babies
Most everyone knows of the fabled emperor that paraded the streets in his undergarments, believing he was adorned in the finest of cloth that only

Does Evil Really Exist?
Father Fortea, does evil really exist? Yes, it does. The first thing we need to know is that evil – like good – is an

Saint Angela di Foligno: Resting in Crucified Love
“You are I and I am you.” (Words spoken to Saint Angela di Foligno as recorded in Memorial, Chapter IX taken from Angela of Foligno:

Catechism – Contemplative Prayer – 2713
Contemplative Prayer — Catechism Paragraph 2713 Contemplative prayer is the simplest expression of the mystery of prayer. It is a gift, a grace; it can

Why are so Many “Successful” People so Unhappy?
Dear Father Todd, Popular culture says you’re successful when you have a huge house, a couple of late model cars in the driveway, wear designer